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Showing posts with label Sock Monkey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sock Monkey. Show all posts
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3/24/2010
How to Make a Sock Monkey Tutorial
Making a sock monkey is pretty easy! All you need are a pair of Rockford Red Heel socks, needle & thread, and some stuffing. Some people embroider on the eyes and add eyelashes, but I decided to go with button eyes since it's easier. 
The first step is to turn one sock inside out. Next sew a seam on both sides of the center of the sock starting a few inches from the white heel and across the end of the sock, rounding out the feet. Cut in between the seams and turn the sock right side out. Use the opening left in the crotch to stuff the legs, body and head. I had trouble getting the stuffing into the legs so I used a chop stick. Finish up by sewing the crotch opening closed.
The second sock is used to create the ears, mouth, tail and arms. For the arms cut the upper part of the sock into two pieces lengthwise. Seam, rounding the ends and stuff. For the mouth cut the heel from the sock leaving a brown edge around the white. Fasten on the lower part of the face, stuff and finish sewing around the top. You can sew a stitch of either black or white across the lips, but I left mine plain.
Next, sew on the ears and add the eyes. I thought the button eyes looked really cute, but embroidering them on with black thread works too. If this monkey is being created for a toddler or baby it's probably best to embroider them so there won't be a choking hazard. After completing the face sew on the arms.
The very last step is the tail. Using the one inch strip cut from the second sock, taper to end of cuff, seam and stuff. Then you just need to sew it on his butt! The cap is optional and some people use the toe of an additional sock leaving 1/2 inch of brown to roll for a brim. I was lucky enough to get a cool red knitted cap. You can also add a jacket, vest, skirt or anything else you think would look good on your monkey. That's it! 
2/23/2010
Don't Forget Your Sock Monkey Olympic Gear!
Get your Sock Monkey Olympic t-shirts, stickers, coffee mugs and other gift items!Click for: Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, Curling
2/15/2010
New Sock Monkey Print! Snowboarding
I've been inspired by the Winter Olympics and created a Sock Monkey Snowboarder. Just in time for today's snowboarding events! Click Here For Prints
2/12/2010
Illustration Friday - Adrift
TGIF! This week's Illustration Friday topic is adrift. Here is a Sock Monkey pirate adrift at sea. Prints and T-Shirts are available.
2/08/2010
New Sock Monkey Print! Winter Olympics Curling
Okay, I'll admit it. My favorite Winter Olympics competition is curling! I remember first seeing the sport one late night on TV and being absolutely fascinated by it. I wish there was a place I could go try my hand at curling, but for now I'll just have to live vicariously through my sock monkey. Click Here For PrintsSock Monkey Super Bowl Commercial
I loved seeing the sock monkey Super Bowl commercial yesterday. I just about fell out of my chair when I saw him on a jet ski! I happen to have a sock monkey jet skiing print that I did back in 2008. 
2/04/2010
Daily ACEO Art Card #35 Sock Monkey With Button Eyes
A sock monkey with button eyes and an orange polka dot background. Watercolor, ink, and acrylic paint on watercolor paper. Click Here To Buy It2/02/2010
There's Going to be a Sock Monkey at the Super Bowl!
And a robot too, Yay! Courtesy of Yo Gabba Gabba and KIA Sorento, look for the commercial to air during the third quarter.
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